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Bipartisan bill aims to ban the sale of water beads as children’s toys
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate aims to ban the sale of water beads marketed as children’s toys after reports of the product’s hazards raise alarms. The bill is named “Esther’s Law” after 10-month-old Esther Jo Bethard died after ...The Hill - Politics -
Bill aims to ban potentially hazardous water beads sold as children's toys
At 10 months old, Esther Jo Bethard died after swallowing a stray water bead — a tiny, absorbent sphere that can grow inside the body and cause life-threatening injuries.NBC News - Top stories -
Maryland governor signs bill banning the sale of speculative tickets
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday signed into law a bill that aims to protect consumers from ticket scalpers and resellers.NBC News - Top stories -
California Will Add a Fixed Charge to Electric Bills and Reduce Rates
Officials said the decision would lower bills and encourage people to use cars and appliances that did not use fossil fuels, but some experts said it would discourage energy efficiency.The New York Times - Business - California -
FDA issues recall statement after insulin pump-related IOS app causes injuries
The FDA has issued a statement following the Class I recall for an IOS app used in conjunction with insulin pumps after 224 injuries were reported.NBC News - Top stories - FDA -
Democratic congressman warns crypto may become winning issue for GOP after Trump voices support
Democratic Congressman Wiley Nickel’s remarks came after presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump expressed support for cryptocurrencies — and criticized the Biden administration’s efforts to regulate digital assets.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Popular vacation islands in Spain crack down on partying
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Inside the Ginger Soda Revival: Natural Ingredients, Serious Spice
Ginger has the miraculous capacity to both soothe and excite, and a new wave of soft drinks is deploying the spice in bold and refreshing ways.The Wall Street Journal - World -
1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support
A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly has died in a procedural move by a member angry he was mocked by his colleaguesABC News - Health -
A (mostly) scientific ranking of takeout containers – from worst to best for the environment
One way to mitigate the eco-guilt of a to-go habit is to choose restaurants that serve food in sustainable containers. Getting restaurant meals to go often comes with a side of guilt: “Did I need to supersize? I should have saved the money and ...The Guardian - World -
Biden watchdogs probe popular credit card and airline rewards
Credit card and airline rewards are incredibly popular among Americans, but Biden administration officials worry aggressive marketing practices and the dominance of large players in the industry may be harming competition and consumers. The ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Adder girl! Tunnels aim to encourage British snakes to mix and breed
Trust builds passes under road bisecting Berkshire commons for increasingly endangered venomous snake. How did the adder cross the road? It didn’t – it was too scared.. Now, however, road-shy populations of the increasingly endangered snake are ...The Guardian - World -
Popular Tabletop RPG HeroQuest Is Back Down To 50% Off At Amazon
Good news tabletop adventurers: the newest edition of the classic dungeon-crawling board game HeroQuest is back in stock at Amazon. Even better, it's down to just $66, which is over 50% off the normal $135 price. While we've seen the popular ...GameSpot - Tech -
NBA picks, best bets for playoffs: How Thunder will contain Luka Doncic, plus a Celtics-Cavaliers prop
The NBA postseason continues on Thursday with a pair of Game 2sCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
U.S. officials pledged nearly $200 million in new spending and other efforts Friday to help track and contain an outbreak of bird flu in the nation's dairy cowsABC News - Health -
New Gollum-Focused LOTR Movie Announced With Peter Jackson And Andy Serkis, Aiming For 2026 Release
During Warner Bros. Discovery's latest earnings briefing, CEO David Zaslav announced that a new Lord of the Rings movie is now in development. It's in the script phase, the executive said. WBD first announced its plans to make more Lord of the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Liam, Olivia are still the most popular US baby names; Mateo makes debut on the list
Liam and Olivia have for the fifth year topped the list of top baby names for brand new boys and girls in the U.S., according to the Social Security AdministrationABC News - Top stories -
Neuralink brain-chip implant encounters issues in human patient
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.CBS News - Top stories -
The CDC issues a report about infections from stem-cell treatments in Mexico
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a report about three cases of infections apparently linked to stem-cell treatments American patients received in MexicoABC News - World - Mexico -
Severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in 19 years
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.CBS News - Top stories -
California to Debut AI for Some Government Functions
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state is working with five companies to develop AI tools for public service in a six-month pilot project.Inc. - Business - California -
Business rate rise causing 'hurricane' say traders
A cut in Welsh business rate relief is branded "unfair" by some companies in retail and hospitality.BBC News - Top stories -
Is your door causing corruption, environmental destruction in Africa?
Until Home Depot implements transparency and traceability measures that allow the company to know where its wood comes from, people in forest communities will suffer for it.The Hill - Politics -
Former rivals Lee, Porter throw support behind Schiff in California
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) on Wednesday joined Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) in officially endorsing Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) for the Senate seat they all three sought. Schiff will face former baseball star Steve Garvey, a Republican, in the ...The Hill - Politics - California